CJS 2310 Use of Force

CJS 2310: Use of Force

Description

Use of Force identifies and examines current Supreme court cases, case law, and Minnesota State law on the application of force by peace officers while providing a variety of situations where force may or may not be authorized by providing an understanding of the concepts of reasonable use of force and report documentation. This course will focus on familiarizing students through hands on instruction with a variety of verbal commands, escorting principles, pain compliance, countermeasures, restraint, ground fighting, and baton techniques. Specific instruction on electronic control weapon (ECW) and chemical agents will be given during the course. Students will be required to demonstrate proficiency after receiving instruction in these techniques through a variety of static and dynamic testing, including reality-based training exercises.

Credits

Prerequisite

Must be formally accepted into the Peace Officer Program

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Minnesota Criminal Code and Statutes

2. Legal Foundation for Peace Officer Use of Force

3. Conducting Searches and Seizures

4. Defensive and Control Tactics

5. Practical Use of Force Decision- Making

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to successfully identify he knowledge base, respond to and properly handle all task associated with the following Professional Police Officer Education (PPOE) Learning objectives required by the Minnesota POST Board:

• Minnesota Criminal Code and Statutes

• Legal Foundation for Peace Officer Use of Force 2.8.1,2.8.2,2.8.4,2.8.5,2.8.6,2.8.7,2.8.8,2.8.9,3.8.2

• Defensive and Control Tactics and Conducting Searches and Seizures4.1.1,4.1.2,4.1.3,4.1.4,4.1.5,4.1.6,4.1.7,4.1.8,4.1.9,4.1.10,4.1.11, and 4.1.12

• Practical Use of Force Decision-Making4.3.1,4.3.2,4.3.3, and 4.3.4

Credit Details

Lecture: 0

Lab: 4

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None